Diagnostics and treatment of allergy in the best German hospitals
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Are you tired of waking up with itchy eyes and a runny nose during Spring? Human beings are surrounded by countless foreign substances. Some of the most common substances, like dust or pollen, can cause a hypersensitive reaction if a person’s immune system starts fighting these seemingly harmless substances. Histamine is actively released from the mast cells, which makes the vessels permeable, and then the liquid from the blood escapes into the tissues. Histamine provokes such symptoms as, a runny nose, swelling of the face and neck, shortness of breath, itching, abdominal or chest pain, a rash on the skin, or a drop in blood pressure.
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- Diagnostics of an allergy in Germany
- Allergy treatment in Germany
- German hospitals that offer courses of allergy treatment
- Arrangement of treatment in Germany
Diagnostics of an allergy in Germany
German doctors apply the latest methods of allergy treatment in their clinics. They also follow a sharply documented algorithm of actions and structured standard protocols for the treatment of allergies.
The following ways are used to identify an allergen:
- A SPT (Skin Prick Test) relates to the definition of a test for allergens that have a hypersensitivity reaction of the anaphylactic (immediate) type. Small scratches are made on the skin of the patient, by a special instrument, to the sub epidermal layer with the administered allergen. An evaluation of the reaction is carried out half an hour later. A positive reaction can manifest as a slight redness and rash.
- Determination of IgE and specific IgE total level - the presence of antibodies in the list of substances that provoked the reaction is determined after carrying out the prick test. Thereafter, antibodies of a particular allergen from each group are detected, and also their concentration (titer) is determined to establish the exact cause of the hypersensitivity.
- Multilevel provocations tests not only identify the presence or absence of a reaction to an allergen, but also establish the severity of the allergic reaction. This test is carried out in a hospital environment, as the patient will be in contact with sufficiently large doses of allergens.
Conducting provocation tests is done with great care and accuracy in Germany. A variety of tests are possible, such as:
- Rhinomanometry - assessment of nasal passages patency and nasal breathing. This is indicated for allergic rhinitis.
- Inhalation provocative test - introduction of an allergen into the body with the help of inhalations. This is an indication for bronchial asthma or allergic reactions with a component of bronchial obstruction.
- The DBPCFC-test helps in the detection of food allergens.
Allergy treatment in Germany
Modern techniques and schemes for allergy treatment are used in Germany. Therapy can be comprehensive or combine a couple of key areas of treatment, such as:
- Lifestyle modification assumes the termination of any interaction with the allergen. Such a tactic is effective for treating allergies of all types, except anaphylactic reactions, and is suitable for allergies to wool, substances, or food. The patient excludes their contact with the substances, animal hair, or does not use any products that cause a reaction.
- Specific immunotherapy is one of the more modern and most comprehensive methods of dealing with immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions. Thus, the patient's body is regularly "strengthened" - whereby the allergen is injected, gradually increasing the dosage. The essence of the method is to strengthen the immune system’s response. The body is "trained" to live in close contact with the allergen. All treatment schemes of this type are conducted under the careful supervision of a physician. In Germany, modern protocols are used for this purpose, with clear instructions for the recommended doses of allergens.
- Comprehensive drug therapy. The allergy is treated with the relevant medications. German doctors use the latest generation’s agents for this. Doctors strictly follow the doses recommended in the standard treatment protocols. This significantly reduces the risk of side effects, or complications in cases of hormonal therapy. Patients get a sparing, maintenance dose of drugs after the onset of remission. The prescription of medications is possible in various forms, which is convenient for patients: it is possible to use the drug locally in the form of a spray, ointment, nasal drops, tablets, or injections.
The main benefits of allergy treatment in Germany are:
- high-precision diagnostics, aimed at establishing all major allergens;
- standardized treatment regimens, according to the protocols for the provision of healthcare to patients with allergic diseases;
- highly qualified and sympathetic doctors;
- availability of the most advanced drugs;
- a stable improvement of a patient's condition, due to the quality maintenance therapy.
German hospitals that offer courses of allergy treatment
Diagnostics and courses of treatment to allergic diseases can be undergone in different German hospitals. Here are some them:
- Klinikum rechts der Isar University Hospital offers services for diagnostics and the conservative treatment of skin and allergic diseases in the Department of Allergiology and Dermatology. Doctors at this hospital successfully cure pathologies associated with immune system violations, including those caused by pollution.
- Ulm University Hospital. The latest methods of topical and systemic therapy of allergic diseases are used in the Department of Allergology and Dermatology at this hospital. The medical facility is a part of the European Centre for the Global Allergy and Asthma Network. Here, new methods for treating allergies are developed and introduced.
- Bonn University Hospital operates a Department of Dermatology and Allergology. The Centre for Advanced Research in the field of allergy treatment is also based here at the hospital. Therapy of diseases such as allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, contact dermatitis, intolerance to drugs, and hives is conducted here.
Arrangement of treatment in Germany
Any patient can take advantage of healthcare services in Germany. The hospitals and staff are ready to treat foreign patients who suffer from allergic reactions. To choose a medical institution and arrange a trip to Germany, we recommend that you use the services of the Booking Health company.
We will help you to:
- choose a hospital where you will receive the most qualitative diagnostics and therapy;
- save up to 70% on the total cost of your medical services;
- issue a visa, book a hotel and flight tickets, finalize all the organizational details with the administration of the clinic.
If necessary, we will provide the following services: translation of documents, interpretation, and transfer of a patient from the airport to the clinic, and after the completion of the therapy course, to the airport from the clinic. To use the services of our Booking Health employees, send us an application on our website. Our service manager will contact you within 24 hours to coordinate all the details relating to your treatment for allergies in Germany.
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Authors:
The article was edited by medical experts, board certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Alexandra Solovey. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!
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